Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) showcases exquisite design talent from all corners of Africa and beyond, attracting a global audience to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and creativity of African fashion. The event serves as a platform for emerging and established designers to present their collections, forging connections with industry professionals, buyers, and trendsetters.
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See some of the runway designers below:
Adire Oodua Textile Hub
The goal of the Adire Oodua Textile Hub is to conserve the age-old Yoruba craft of adire, a textile method with profound cultural meaning. It was by chance that it became connected to Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL). The creator of both organizations, Queen Ronke Ademiluyi, understood the value of preserving cultural history and giving designers access to a consistent source of genuine fabric.
She established a connection between the Hub and AFWL by happening to be in the right place at the right time, guaranteeing that African designers have access to traditional, high-quality textiles while advancing African fashion on a worldwide scale.
LOU AYMÉ
French-based LOU AYMÉ is a high-end, environmentally conscious clothing line. The label’s creator, Sonia YABA, is committed to providing designs that express a certain mentality: that of a liberated, self-assured individual who enjoys embracing individuality. Her works, with their vibrant colors and distinctive fabric patterns, truly fuse the elegance of Paris with the inspirations of Africa. Her works are eye-catching and ever so little sensual, yet never garish. Her creations, which are all entirely hand-sewn and hand-embroidered, speak to a boundary-less modern youth that demands “fashion with a soul.”
Tuntop Fashion House
Tuntop Fashion House is an award-winning brand that seamlessly blends the richness of African culture with contemporary fashion. By “Africanising” modern garments, the brand creates unique pieces that bring the vibrancy and depth of African heritage into the heart of global fashion trends.
Their latest venture, TrentFash introduces a ready-to-wear collection in the UK that speaks to the modern consumer-offering designs that are both globally relevant and deeply rooted in African elegance.
The organisation also believes in empowering communities; since 2014, their Lagos training program has equipped over 100 women with the skills to thrive in the fashion industry.
Discover how Tuntop Fashion is redefining global fashion with a distinct African touch, and join us in shaping a stylish, inclusive future.
Lioness by TF
Designer Tokunbo Fasoro established Lioness by TF, a line of superior, sustainable fashion that combines her Nigerian traditional background with contemporary elegance.
When the brand debuted in the UK in November 2023, it became well-known for its eye-catching yet classic designs. Lioness by TF has been highlighted in British Vogue, Marie Claire, and NY Weekly, and has partnered with international stores like as Wolf & Badger and Rackhams.
Andrew Tabitha
Andrew Tabitha is a fashion label for both men and women, based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Known for its bold and innovative use of colour and patterns, the brand empowers individuals to build a wardrobe of unique, timeless pieces that reflect a lifestyle of mindfulness, joy, and impeccable taste.